Contract Manager

Adecco Portugal; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is recruiting a Contract Manager for a 3-month assignment in Dumfries (office-based) to lead Hard Facilities Management on a Public Finance Initiative contract. You will build relationships with stakeholders and ensure safety, compliance and service delivery.

You will manage a team of around 50 staff, monitor budget, drive improvements, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining health and safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent industry experience required.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on motivating and developing teams.
• Proven experience in Hard FM services, health sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring customer advocacy and loyalty.
• Align operational strategies to enhance service delivery while balancing customer and business needs.
• Oversee the delivery of compliant Hard FM services, ensuring health and safety and legal requirements.
• Utilise data-driven insights to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team, ensuring high employee engagement and participation.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance and manage training for staff.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the contract budget, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Identify cost-saving efficiencies and implement robust financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Hard FM experience

Communication skills

Budget management

Negotiation

Education

Degree educated or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Duration: 3 months, extensions likely

Location: Dumfries (office based)

Salary: Competitive

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Our client, a leading organisation in the public services sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract Manager to join their team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and take accountability for delivering outstanding safety and compliance in Hard Facilities Management (FM) as part of a prestigious Public Finance Initiative (PFI) contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring customer advocacy and loyalty.
• Align operational strategies to enhance service delivery while balancing customer and business needs.
• Oversee the delivery of compliant Hard FM services, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and legal requirements.
• Utilise data-driven insights to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team, ensuring high employee engagement and participation.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance and manage training and development for all staff.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the contract budget, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Identify cost‑saving efficiencies and implement robust financial controls.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree educated or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on motivating and developing teams.
• Proven experience in Hard FM services, with a preference for candidates with health sector experience.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in managing budgets and understanding financial performance.

What Makes This Role Exciting:

• Lead a dedicated team of around 50 staff members, driving a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Play a crucial role in the operational performance of a key public service facility.
• Opportunity to implement transformational changes that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• The role is based in a dynamic environment, where you will work both in an office setting and within the operational areas of the hospital.
• Candidates must possess the resilience to manage challenges and the ability to foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

If you are ready to take on this vital role and make a tangible impact in the public services sector, our client is eager to hear from you!